Staff Engineer - ICC Soils

UES; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is seeking a Staff Engineer to plan, design, and direct geotechnical testing projects including predevelopment and geotechnical design, with potential civil design support. The role involves working in field and office environments, traveling up to 70% to project sites.

Ideal candidates hold an EIT and are working toward P.E. licensure, with a B.S. in civil/geotechnical/environmental engineering and strong communication skills to document findings and collaborate with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering from a four-year college or university; one to two years of related experience and/or training.
• Engineer in Training (E.I.T) Certification.
• Ability to earn P.E. (Professional Engineer).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and working with project teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in field and office environments.
• Basic understanding of construction methods, site safety, and environmental regulations is helpful.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and proactive, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Calculate cost and determine feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, testing schedules and designs for project.
• Inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering test plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Direct various activities at project sites where necessary.

Skills

EIT Certification

P.E. Eligibility

Strong Communication

Field & Office Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Environmental Eng

Job description

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more.

Position Overview

As a Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and directing engineering testing projects such as predevelopment, geotechnical design, and when necessary, civil design support.

Responsibilities

• Calculate cost and determine feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, testing schedules and designs for project.
• Inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering test plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Direct various activities at project sites where necessary.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (E.I.T) Certification.
• Ability to earn P.E. (Professional Engineer).
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering from a four-year college or university; one to two years of related experience and/or training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and working with project teams.
• Basic understanding of construction methods, site safety, and environmental regulations is helpful.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in both field and office environments and travel to project sites as needed.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• ICC Soils Certification.

Travel Requirements

• This position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work is primarily conducted outdoors with exposure to outdoor conditions, including:
  • Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, construction zones, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
  • Moderate to loud noise levels due to lab equipment, field operations, and construction environments.
  • Exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, sun, heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions as part of field sample collection and testing.
• Physical requirements include:
  • Ability to lift and carry between 35 and 75 lbs. over distances up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
  • Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate laboratory and field equipment for extended periods.
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for laboratory and fieldwork.
  • Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vision), hear, touch (use hands to reach, climb, or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
  • Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means in a lab and field environment, often requiring the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page.